Question 1

Studies in which of the following countries showed that people with low levels of education are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States, Europe, Israel, and China 
B)  United Kingdom, Israel, Iraq, and China 
C)  United States, Israel, Kuwait, and Japan 
D)  United Kingdom, India, China, and Korea 
A)  United States, Europe, Israel, and China 
B)  United Kingdom, Israel, Iraq, and China 
C)  United States, Israel, Kuwait, and Japan 
D)  United Kingdom, India, China, and Korea

Question 2

Tonya has been diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease and her friend, Ruth, has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Tonya and Ruth received their diagnoses three years ago. One of their mutual friends, Sarah, has had a chronic alcohol problem for ten years. Which of the following statements is true regarding their likelihood of developing delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarah, Tonya and Ruth are equally likely to develop delirium 
B)  Tonya is more likely to develop delirium than Ruth, and Sarah is less likely to develop delirium than Tonya and Ruth 
C)  Ruth is more likely than Sarah to develop delirium, and Tonya is more likely than Sarah to develop delirium 
D)  Sarah is more likely to develop delirium than Tonya and Ruth, and Tonya is more likely to develop delirium than Ruth 
A)  Sarah, Tonya and Ruth are equally likely to develop delirium 
B)  Tonya is more likely to develop delirium than Ruth, and Sarah is less likely to develop delirium than Tonya and Ruth 
C)  Ruth is more likely than Sarah to develop delirium, and Tonya is more likely than Sarah to develop delirium 
D)  Sarah is more likely to develop delirium than Tonya and Ruth, and Tonya is more likely to develop delirium than Ruth

Question 3

The deterioration of language is a cognitive impairment known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deterioration of language is a cognitive...

Question 4

Raymond fought in both World War II and in the Korean War. He believed that by not speaking of his war experiences he was protecting his family. Now at age 82, he is having flashbacks of the wars. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute stress disorder 
B)  Depersonalization disorder 
C)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
D)  Major depressive disorder with psychotic features 
A)  Acute stress disorder 
B)  Depersonalization disorder 
C)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
D)  Major depressive disorder with psychotic features

Question 5

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been associated with declines in memory function in Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Acetylcholine 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Acetylcholine

Question 6

Which of the following disorders may be very difficult to differentiate from dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterograde amnesia 
B)  Thought disorder 
C)  Delirium 
D)  Depression 
A)  Anterograde amnesia 
B)  Thought disorder 
C)  Delirium 
D)  Depression

Question 7

What percentage of patients develops cognitive deficits serious enough to qualify for a diagnosis of dementia after a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  50%

Question 8

Impairment in the ability to execute common actions, such as waving good-bye or putting on a shirt, is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Impairment in the ability to execute common...

Question 9

What is the subfield of psychology concerned with psychological disorders in later life called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gerontology 
B)  Geropsychology 
C)  Geriatric psychopathology 
D)  Developmental psychopathology 
A)  Gerontology 
B)  Geropsychology 
C)  Geriatric psychopathology 
D)  Developmental psychopathology

Question 10

Agnosia is the failure to recognize objects or people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following brain abnormalities was discovered by Alzheimer during an autopsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plaques 
B)  Amyloid 
C)  Neurofibrillary tangles 
D)  Clogged mesolimbic pathways 
A)  Plaques 
B)  Amyloid 
C)  Neurofibrillary tangles 
D)  Clogged mesolimbic pathways

Question 12

Alzheimer's disease accounts for approximately what percentage of all cases of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent 
B)  75 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  90 percent 
A)  50 percent 
B)  75 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  90 percent

Question 13

Which of the following problems is associated with having difficulty carrying out actions when requested (e.g., washing hands)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agnosia 
B)  Apraxia 
C)  Echolalia 
D)  Palialia 
A)  Agnosia 
B)  Apraxia 
C)  Echolalia 
D)  Palialia

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for dementia in older men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less education 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  History of strokes 
D)  Poor diet 
A)  Less education 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  History of strokes 
D)  Poor diet

Question 15

Retrograde amnesia includes disorientation, recent memory loss, and the clouding of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dementia due to _______________ disease is the most common type of dementia and accounts for more than 50 percent of all dementias.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dementia due to _______________ disease is the...

Question 17

Which of the following forms of dementia is due to repeated head injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dementia pugilistica 
B)  Dementia due to unknown causes 
C)  Dementia due to head trauma 
D)  Dementia not otherwise specified 
A)  Dementia pugilistica 
B)  Dementia due to unknown causes 
C)  Dementia due to head trauma 
D)  Dementia not otherwise specified

Question 18

Plaques decrease the neurotransmitters and increase cognitive functions in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An amnesic disorder caused by damage to the thalamus, the part of the brain that acts as a relay station to other parts of the brain, is called ____________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

Korsakoff'

Question 20

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental disorders are less common among older adults than among younger adults, and approximately 30% of older people suffer from significant psychopathology 
B)  Anxiety disorders are fairly common among older people, particularly generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  Some older people show a depletion syndrome, consisting of a loss of interest, loss of energy, hopelessness, helplessness, and psychomotor retardation 
D)  Differentiating depression from dementia can be particularly difficult in older adults, but certain patterns of memory loss can help in the differentiation 
A)  Mental disorders are less common among older adults than among younger adults, and approximately 30% of older people suffer from significant psychopathology 
B)  Anxiety disorders are fairly common among older people, particularly generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  Some older people show a depletion syndrome, consisting of a loss of interest, loss of energy, hopelessness, helplessness, and psychomotor retardation 
D)  Differentiating depression from dementia can be particularly difficult in older adults, but certain patterns of memory loss can help in the differentiation

Studies in which of the following countries showed that people with low levels of education are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia?

The deterioration of language is a cognitive impairment known as ___________.

Raymond fought in both World War II and in the Korean War. He believed that by not speaking of his war experiences he was protecting his family. Now at age 82, he is having flashbacks of the wars. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been associated with declines in memory function in Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following disorders may be very difficult to differentiate from dementia?

What percentage of patients develops cognitive deficits serious enough to qualify for a diagnosis of dementia after a stroke?

Impairment in the ability to execute common actions, such as waving good-bye or putting on a shirt, is called _____________.

What is the subfield of psychology concerned with psychological disorders in later life called?

Agnosia is the failure to recognize objects or people.

Which of the following brain abnormalities was discovered by Alzheimer during an autopsy?

Alzheimer's disease accounts for approximately what percentage of all cases of dementia?

Which of the following problems is associated with having difficulty carrying out actions when requested (e.g., washing hands)?

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for dementia in older men?

Retrograde amnesia includes disorientation, recent memory loss, and the clouding of consciousness.

Dementia due to _______________ disease is the most common type of dementia and accounts for more than 50 percent of all dementias.

Which of the following forms of dementia is due to repeated head injuries?

Plaques decrease the neurotransmitters and increase cognitive functions in the brain.

An amnesic disorder caused by damage to the thalamus, the part of the brain that acts as a relay station to other parts of the brain, is called __ _.

Which of the following statements is false?

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Personality Disorders

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Studies in which of the following countries showed that people with low levels of education are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia?

The deterioration of language is a cognitive impairment known as ___________.

Raymond fought in both World War II and in the Korean War. He believed that by not speaking of his war experiences he was protecting his family. Now at age 82, he is having flashbacks of the wars. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been associated with declines in memory function in Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following disorders may be very difficult to differentiate from dementia?

What percentage of patients develops cognitive deficits serious enough to qualify for a diagnosis of dementia after a stroke?

Impairment in the ability to execute common actions, such as waving good-bye or putting on a shirt, is called _____________.

What is the subfield of psychology concerned with psychological disorders in later life called?

Agnosia is the failure to recognize objects or people.

Which of the following brain abnormalities was discovered by Alzheimer during an autopsy?

Alzheimer's disease accounts for approximately what percentage of all cases of dementia?

Which of the following problems is associated with having difficulty carrying out actions when requested (e.g., washing hands)?

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for dementia in older men?

Retrograde amnesia includes disorientation, recent memory loss, and the clouding of consciousness.

Dementia due to _______________ disease is the most common type of dementia and accounts for more than 50 percent of all dementias.

Which of the following forms of dementia is due to repeated head injuries?

Plaques decrease the neurotransmitters and increase cognitive functions in the brain.

An amnesic disorder caused by damage to the thalamus, the part of the brain that acts as a relay station to other parts of the brain, is called ____________ ___________.

Which of the following statements is false?

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

Filters

An amnesic disorder caused by damage to the thalamus, the part of the brain that acts as a relay station to other parts of the brain, is called __ _.